Minor in Sustainabililty in the Built Environment

The intent of this minor is to prepare students to engage and analyze future design challenges from a sustainability perspective. Students completing this program will be able to approach these challenges in a resourceful and insightful way, with a solid foundation of sustainability principles. The emphasis on collaboration and trans-disciplinary teamwork will allow students to serve as agile leaders in their future careers and be active participants in the critical discourse of their field.

In addition to the 15.0 credits of core courses, students select 9.0 credits of electives. The list below will be updated as new courses in sustainability become available. Students having a question about the inclusion of a course not currently listed as a possible elective should check with the coordinator for this minor.

The elective list will be updated as new courses in sustainability become available. If a student has questions regarding inclusion of a course not on this list, he or she should see the Advisor for the Sustainability in the Built Environment Minor Program.

Writing-intensive Requirements

In order to graduate, all students must pass three writing-intensive courses after their freshman year. Two writing-intensive courses must be in a student's major. The third can be in any discipline. Students are advised to take one writing-intensive class each year, beginning with the sophomore year, and to avoid “clustering” these courses near the end of their matriculation. Transfer students need to meet with an academic advisor to review the number of writing-intensive courses required to graduate.

For additional information, and an up-to-date list of the writing-intensive courses being offered, students should check the Drexel University Writing Center page